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The movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane is called ________.
A) active transport
B) diffusion
C) endocytosis
D) facilitated diffusion
E) osmosis
Osmosis
The movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to one of higher concentration, aiming to equalize concentrations.
Selectively Permeable Membrane
A type of biological or synthetic membrane that aids in the selective transfer of substances in and out of cells.
Water
A colorless, transparent, odorless, liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.
- Comprehend the various types of membrane transport and their distinct features, including active transport, facilitated diffusion, osmosis, phagocytosis, and endocytosis.
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- Comprehend the various types of membrane transport and their distinct features, including active transport, facilitated diffusion, osmosis, phagocytosis, and endocytosis.
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